ferula
- noun
- /ˈfɛrʊlə/
- Archaic
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férula
- The doctor applied a ferula to stabilize the broken arm.
Examples
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The doctor applied a ferula to stabilize the patient's fractured wrist.
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A temporary ferula was used until a permanent cast could be fitted.
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In some cases, a ferula is necessary to prevent further injury during healing.
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After the accident, she needed a ferula for her leg.
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The doctor applied a ferula to stabilize the patient's fractured wrist.
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A temporary ferula was used until a permanent cast could be fitted.
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After the injury, the athlete was fitted with a ferula to help his recovery.
Synonyms
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A support such as a splint that keeps an injured limb still to help it heal
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ferula comes from Latin ferula, meaning 'rod' or 'stalk', because people once used plant stalks as simple supports for injured limbs. So a medical ferula is a splint that holds a broken arm or wrist still.